"The thing about plummeting downhill at fifty miles an hour on a snack platter - if you realize it's a bad idea when you're halfway down, it's too late" (Chapter II, p. 13).

"The campers were going to love that - the son of Neptune and the son of Pluto arriving on the same day. Now all they needed was some black cats and broken mirrors" (Chapter V, p. 66).

"I cannot see your future clearly, but someday you will find your place. A descendant of Neptune will wash away your curse and give you peace. I fear, though, that is not for many years..." (Chapter VI, p. 77).

"Romans, lend me your ears!" (Chapter XII, p.145).

"Octavian managed to convey all that without saying it, simultaneously calming the senate and sympathizing with them" (Chapter XIV, p. 165).

"He felt like the bag was comment of his massive, incredible uselessness." (Chapter XXV...